MATTHESIUM JOHANN Sonntags Postillen [1568 Nuremberg].

Matthesium Johann, Der Sontags Postillen/ Das ist/ Ausslegung der euangelien von den fürnembsten Festen durch das gantze jar. Gepredigt in S. Joachimsthal durch den alten Herren M. Johann Matthesium (The Sunday Postillen/ That is/ an exposition of the Gospels from the successive feasts throughout the year. Preached in Skt Joachimsthal by the elderly M. Johann Matthesium). Printing house of the heirs of J. vom Bergs., Nürnberg (Nuremberg) 1568. Folio, p. 952, 4 volumes in 1. In the text about 85 large woodcuts concerning biblical scenes, many fancy initials, hardcover binding, bookbinding (contemporary) leather stock. German language.

A series of sermons for Sundays and holidays. The item consists of 4 co-bound volumes - two deal with Sunday sermons and two with feasts of the whole year (divided into the period from Easter to Advent and then from Advent to Easter). The volumes use Roman numbering, for each card recorded separately (folio). Volume 1 incomplete (from card 103 to final card144 - only residually preserved). Volume 2 complete (title page preserved in 1/3, last two pages with large losses, total pages 212). Volume 3 complete (fully preserved title card, total pages 162). Volume 4 incomplete (fully preserved title card, preserved cards from the beginning to card 60). A small number of pages restored at edges, largely without any damage to text. Few marginalia. Some soiling, spotting. Binding new, faux leather with gilt lettering.